Introduction to Comparative Law

by Jaakko Husa

Overview

'A delightful and fresh approach to the comparative study of law.' (Jans Smits, Maastricht University, the Netherlands) (of the first edition).

This textbook presents a clear and thought-provoking introduction to the study of comparative law.

The book provides students with in-depth analyses of the major global comparative methodologies and theories. Written in a lively style, it leads the student through debates in comparative legal scholarship, both in the Western world and in the lesser studied jurisdictions, beyond Europe and North America.

The second edition includes a revised structure to help the student understand the subject, an updated introductory chapter, and new material on legal transplants and globalisation. It also explores allied disciplines, including linguistics, history, and post-colonial studies giving students full context of the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781509963577
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	05/18/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	654 KB

About the Author

Jaakko Husa is Professor of Law and Globalisation at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
Jaakko Husa is Professor of Law and Globalisation at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Comparative Law as a Discipline - A Short History
3. Comparative Law - Definitions and Distinctions
4. Comparative Law - One of the Legal Disciplines
5. Why Compare?
6. Basic Strategies in Comparison
7. Comparing - Differences and Similarities
8. Comparison - Obstacles and Difficulties
9. Macro-comparison
10. Legal Evolution?
11. Groupings, Classifications, Categories
12. Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

A sensible and sensitive overview of schools, themes, problems and challenges when 'doing' comparative law.” —Maurice Adams, Tilburg University, the Netherlands

“A delightful and fresh approach to the comparative study of law.” —Jans Smits, Maastricht University, the Netherlands

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